Category Archives: State News
Chicago Federal Reserve expecting interest rate hikes in 2016
(WJBC file photo) By Julio Rausseo/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – Expect additional interest rate hikes this year, according to the head of the Chicago Federal Reserve. During his speech to me...
Mar 23, 2016
Democratic leader: Rauner treats legislators like Blagojevich did
State Rep. Lou Lang says George Ryan was the best governor he’s worked with during his 29 years in the legislature. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Eric Stock SKOKIE – One of Gov. Bruce R...
Mar 23, 2016
Farmers encouraged to apply for Specialty Crop Block Grant program
More than $500,000 is available to farmers. (Cropshot/Flickr) By IRN SPRINGFIELD – Illinois farmers who hope to gain a share of more than $520,000 in grants from the U.S. Department of Agricultu...
Mar 22, 2016
Rauner calls on legislators to return to work
(Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Now that the primaries are over, Gov. Bruce Rauner says lawmakers need to get back to work. However, he said, political p...
Mar 22, 2016
Rauner to back Trump if he wins GOP nomination
Gov. Bruce Rauner said he will support whoever wins the GOP nominee for president. (Photo by John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network) By Eric Stock CHICAGO – Gov. Bruce Rauner is for the first time ...
Mar 22, 2016
Illinois agency looks to abolish State Board of Health
State Sen. Bill Haine has proposed abolishing the Illinois State Board of Health. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Cole LauterbachSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Health is looking to abo...
Mar 21, 2016
Illinois Secretary of State closes driver services facility amid budget stalemate
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White’s office received $10 million from the state during Illinois’ budget stalemate. (WJBC file photo)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD &#...
Mar 21, 2016
Proposed budget for Illinois Gaming Board includes full staffing
Illinois has 10 licensed casinos. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Nick Ares)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Despite a proposed budget that's nearly $7 million less than the current fis...
Mar 21, 2016
Changing FOIA could be difficult
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan reports her office received 4.700 Freedom of Information requests in 2015. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Lisa Madigan)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD...
Mar 21, 2016
Righter seeks property owner protections during utility location
State Sen. Dale Righter has sponsored a measure to limit the expedited review procedures for proposed electric transmission lines over privately owned real estate. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Gre...
Mar 20, 2016
